1992 Ford Taurus steering problems

Filed May 1, 2008 · Engine, Steering · 137,000 miles · KY

Tl*the contact owns a 1992 ford taurus. While driving 45 MPH, the rear mounting attachment for the engine cradle deteriorated on both sides of the vehicle. The failure was caused by road salt, debris, and other natural materials. The contact noticed that the failure could cause major safety hazards. If the engine cradle is not supported, a loss of steering and a crash may occur. He was able to successfully drive the vehicle to his residence. The vehicle has not been repaired. The dealer provided him with a reassembly kit, as if the failure were common. The failure mileage was 137,000. Updated 5/19/08

Filed Apr 19, 2006 · Steering · MA

1992 taurus steering problem.

Filed Jul 28, 2005 · Body, Brakes · 154,553 miles · NH

Dt: 1992 ford taurus. The u shaped housing that holds up the engine rusted. Consumer took vehicle to a mechanic, and they told him that it was an unsafe vehicle. The right outer tie rod, engine cradle rusted. Also, the front, emergency, service and rear brakes were no good, the key broken in the ignition. There were other problems with the vehicle. The consumer acquired vehicle from an auction house. He had a mechanic inspect it, and found it was bad. He took it back the auction house and he kept the title. Consumer believed that they might have tampered with the odometer . The incident date he took it to the mechanic and he rejected the vehicle. It was taken back to capital auction 603‑622‑9058.

Filed May 16, 2002 · Body, Steering · CO

Consumer states while making a left hand turn, there was a noise, in which the subframe had detached from the vehicle, and because the subframe mount failed, it caused the steering to go out, and consumer lost control of the vehicle.

Filed Jan 22, 2002 · Steering · MO

When turning left or right there is a cranking noise coming from steering. Driver feels there may be a problem with steering. Please provide any further information.

Filed Jan 13, 2002 · Steering, Visibility · CO

Follow-up -- I.e., add'l complaints about failures for such a low-mileage car. These caused safety problems and also concern by consumer's certified mechanic. Manufacturer should assist for payment of defects and failures. No safety defec tlisted.

Filed Apr 2, 2001 · Steering · OH

Tie rod ends continously break. Consumer has had to change them 5 times already. Contacted dealer, and dealer said it was regular wear and tear.

Filed Mar 20, 2001 · Steering, Transmission · OH

Would be driving vehicle when transmission would slip out of gear when going over 65mph. Vehicle would also jerk and stall out. Took to mechanic, and a broken tie rod was found.*ak consumer states that for the last 6 months while driving from 30-65 MPH, the transmission slips out of gear.

Filed Aug 15, 2000 · Engine, Steering · NY

The head gasket was allowing water to enter the engine and anti-freeze was burning in the engine. Nlm

Filed Jul 11, 2000 · Steering · NJ

While making a right turn into a business parking lot, the tie rod end snapped off causing the driver side wheel to turn in the opposite direction and throwing the car to stop. Fortunate for my wife that she wasn't driving down the highway when this happened. The car was towed by aaa to a ford dealer where driver side tie rod was replaced for 170 dollars. I am very concerned that the passenger tie rod could similarly snap while the vehicle is being driven down the highway!